The primary aim of ECOPA is to promote "the three Rs" (Replacement, Reduction and Refinement) in the use of animals in research, testing, education and training in Europe.
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Good training in non-aversive handling has benefits for the animal, for the handler and for the reliability of data gained in experiments.
The Mandatory Alternatives Petition seeks to change the way drug testing is done in laboratories before drugs are tested on people.
In 2008, the UFAW/RSPCA Rabbit Behaviour and Welfare Group produced a resource that sets out practical guidance on fulfilling the basic needs of the rabbit.
Scientists at the ICR are growing spheres of cancer cells in the laboratory which are designed to mimic the properties of solid tumours.
Collecting blood for serology testing from research animals can be a challenging process that leads to increased stress in your animal. Exclusive to Charles River, our HemaTIP™ microsampler simplifies this process by placing the collection media on the tip of an easy-to-hold stylus.
The FRAME lab uses cells derived from human tissues to produce biologically relevant in vitro models of human organs, which behave and respond in the way they would in the body.
There are several stages to consider when planning and carrying out studies involving animals to establish, implement and refine humane endpoints.
US-Founded in 1895, the New England Anti-Vivisection Society (NEAVS) is a Boston-based, national animal advocacy organization.
A resource from the research animals department on how housing and care can be refined to reduce suffering and improve welfare of animal species.
Representatives of federal agencies invited the public to the annual meeting, held at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, Maryland.
Norecopa has constructed four databases, which together with all the text on this website can be searched simultaneously using the search field at the top of every page.